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no_hypocrisy

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1. Tell me about it!

Reply to somaticexperiencing (Original post)

Thu Jun 26, 2025, 10:44 PM

Jun 2025

I grew up with a malignant narcissist who happened to be my father.

My radar is constantly on and there are time CPTSD is triggered. It's like I can't escape from it.

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Malignant Narcissism - it's in epidemic form [View all] somaticexperiencing Jun 2025 OP

Tell me about it! no_hypocrisy Jun 2025 #1

I think many people did. It's time we learned more about it and how to move beyond it. somaticexperiencing Jun 2025 #2

Thanks! Some memories can't fade and I just process them. no_hypocrisy Jun 2025 #3

If it helps, my feeling is that these are weak, empty people. usonian Jun 2025 #4

Been there,done that True Blue American Jun 2025 #5